The Rake, London Bridge

It's a nice enough pub with good beer (and outside space which is good in summer) but it ain't half got ideas above its station. Of the 3 beers on tap, two of them were being sold for �5.40 a pint - that gives a shock when paying for a round. Nothing about the pub justifies that kind of price. Not impressed with being told they were closing at ten past ten on a Wednesday night either. Left me with a bad tast in my mouth overall, despite the excellent but overpriced beer, so we went to the Market Porter instead - a more honest kind of boozer

17 Jun 2010 08:03

The Wenlock Arms, Hoxton

Big, big fan of this pub and often go out of my way to call in. Bit hacked off last night though when we got there well in time for food, (8.45) but they refused to take any more orders, although they must have still had the kitchen open as my mate had just ordered sandwiches, which didn't appear for another 20 minutes. So - fantastic pub in general, great atmosphere, brilliant beer, mixed staff - can be great, can be surly - and don't count on getting food

1 Sep 2007 16:11